Recent DIY trends show makers increasingly turning to ESP32 microcontrollers and Arduino platforms for smart home projects, replacing costlier or overpowered setups like Raspberry Pi in many cases.

Arduino’s open-source platform makes it easy for makers, students, and hobbyists to build powerful multi-sensor projects for home automation, monitoring, and IoT applications. From motion and gas ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

If you were to point to a single device responsible for much of Hackaday’s early success, it might be the Arduino Uno. The ...

There’s a reason that the standards specifications for various wireless communications protocols are extremely long and ...

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By integrating advanced sensors and optimizing the power management of the ESP32, I've created a DIY smart lock that is both ...

From remote cabins to homes that rely on generators, this security tech is a good fit without needing Wi-Fi or constant electricity. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home ...